UPA Association Donates School Kits to Displaced Students in Fada N’Gourma

Fada N'Gourma:The association Unis Pour Agir (UPA) has provided school kits, solar lamps, and soap to 100 internally displaced secondary school students from Tapoa, who have relocated to Fada N'Gourma. This donation, valued at more than two million FCFA, aims to support the continuation of their education.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the national president of UPA, Liliana Ouali/Dahani, emphasized that the initiative seeks to promote solidarity and uphold children's right to education despite challenging security conditions. She also acknowledged the backing of local administrative, customary, and religious authorities.

Project coordinator Bahanla Ouali/Lompo encouraged the students to persist in their education despite the challenges of displacement. She urged them to work diligently to contribute to the future development of their region.

In addition to this donation, UPA plans to offer support classes, counseling, and menstrual hygiene training during the 2026-2027 school year. Yambi Bamogo, President of the special delegation of the commune of Diapaga, praised the initiative for assisting parents and complementing state efforts to ensure educational continuity. He encouraged other organizations to emulate UPA's efforts and pledged administrative support for similar projects.

A student representing the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to UPA, noting that the support provides hope for continuing their education under better conditions. During the event, UPA's president visited a one-hectare irrigated site provided to 25 displaced women from Gourma for market gardening, equipped with a water tower for year-round production.

UPA aims to combat school dropout rates and improve women's incomes through these initiatives.